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EPF8820ARC208-3-NW - 8K-Gate FLEX 8000 FPGA, 208-RQFP | Altera

N.º da peça: EPF8820ARC208-3-NW ✗ Fim de vida
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4.75 V to 5.25 V Vdss 208-BFQFP / 208-RQFP (28x28 mm) Exposed Pad Package
A partir de $110 USD / unidade
MOQ: 1 |
Preço atualizado: 2026-09-11
Preços por volume
Qtd. Preço unitário Total
1 $185 $185,00
10 $165 $1.650,00
100 $145 $14.500,00
500 $125 $62.500,00
1.000 $110 $110.000,00
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EPF8820ARC208-3-NW Visão geral

The Altera (now Intel) EPF8820ARC208-3-NW is a member of the FLEX 8000 family of CMOS programmable logic devices (PLDs), delivering up to 8,000 usable gates, 1,500 registers, and 152 user I/O pins in a 208-pin RQFP (28x28 mm) package with an exposed thermal pad. The device operates from a 4.75 V to 5.25 V single supply and supports system clock frequencies consistent with 5 V FLEX 8000 silicon, making it a drop-in legacy option for industrial and military designs.

A Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a semiconductor integrated circuit that can be configured by the customer or designer after manufacturing to implement any digital logic function. FPGAs sit in the broader taxonomy of programmable logic devices -> complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs) and FPGAs -> programmable logic -> digital IC -> integrated circuit. FLEX 8000 devices occupy the high-density register-rich segment of Altera's classic SRAM-based FPGA portfolio, sitting between early MAX-class CPLDs and later APEX/Cyclone families in both density and process node.

Key features include in-circuit reconfigurability (ICR) via external configuration devices or intelligent controllers, 100% factory-tested logic, multiVolt I/O support in compatible families, and JTAG-based boundary-scan testing. The device offers 4.75V-5.25V core supply tolerance, 152 user I/Os, and a power-optimized architecture that supports sleep mode for low-power standby. The exposed thermal pad on the 208-RQFP package allows PCB ground-plane attachment for improved heat spreading in industrial chassis. The FLEX 8000 architecture uses an SRAM-based look-up table (LUT) fabric with embedded register cells, offering faster place-and-route than CPLDs but requiring configuration at every power-up.

Typical applications include industrial glue logic replacement, telecommunications backplane glue, legacy 5 V bus controllers, prototyping platforms for VHDL/Verilog designs, and digital signal conditioning interfaces. The device is well suited to designs that need high register count and I/O density without migrating to newer 3.3 V / 1.5 V FPGA families, particularly where the 5 V tolerance of FLEX 8000 is required. Design considerations include mandatory external configuration memory (EPC) for SRAM configuration cells, JTAG programming chain design, and careful 5 V power-rail decoupling to support hot-swap or backplane insertion. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, FLEX 8000 family alternatives, and configuration-memory design notes that go beyond the bare datasheet.

Alternativas drop-in para EPF8820ARC208-3-NW — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.

Variantes desta série

Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com EPF8820ARC208-3-NW (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Process Technology, Package, Configuration Method, Usable Gates, In-Circuit Reconfigurability.

Altera
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
Package: 208-pin RQFP / BFQFP with exposed pad
Configuration Method: SRAM - serial EPC device, parallel EPROM, or microcontroller
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Altera
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
Package: 208-pin RQFP (exposed pad)
Configuration Method: Serial configuration device (EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441), parallel EPROM, or JTAG
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Altera
Process Technology: CMOS SRAM
Package: 208-pin S-PQFP (Shrink Plastic Quad Flat Pack) with exposed pad
Configuration Method: Serial SRAM, EPC1/EPC1064/EPC1213/EPC1441 PROM, or controller
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Altera
Process Technology: CMOS
Package: 208-pin PQFP (S-PQFP-G208), exposed pad
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Altera
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM
Package: 208-pin RQFP / BFQFP with Exposed Pad
Configuration Method: Serial (EPC1/EPC1213/EPC1064/EPC1441) or Parallel EPROM
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Intel
Process Technology: 0.42 µm CMOS
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Altera
Process Technology: CMOS, 0.5 um (5 V SRAM-based)
Usable Gates: 8,000 (up to 16,000 with utilization)
In-Circuit Reconfigurability: Yes (ICR via external configuration devices)
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Ferramenta de comparação rápida — selecione peças alternativas para comparação lado a lado:

EPF8820ARC208-3

✅ Drop-In
Intel
📦 208-RQFP (28x28)
FLEX 8000 · FLEX 8000 (EPF8820) · 8,000 · 672 · 152 · 125 MHz · 4.75 V to 5.25 V · 0.42 µm CMOS

✓ Em estoque

$62 / unidade

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EPF8820ARC208-2N

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 208-RQFP (28x28)
FLEX 8000 · 8,000 · 672 · 125 MHz · 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM · 5 V · 3.3 V or 5.0 V (bank-selectable) · 152

✓ Em estoque

$20.55 / unidade

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EPF8820ARC208-2

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 208-RQFP (28x28)
FLEX 8000 · 672 · 8,000 (typical) · 1,500 (max) · 152 · 208-pin RQFP / BFQFP with exposed pad · 0.42 µm CMOS · 5 V

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$17.95 / unidade

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EPF8820ARC208-2H

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 208-RQFP (28x28)
FLEX 8000 · FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) · 672 · 152 · 4 · 148 (registered output macrocell functions) · 5.0 ns · CMOS SRAM (volatile)

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$10.2 / unidade

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EPF8820ARC208-24

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 208-RQFP (28x28)
FLEX 8000 · 8,000 · 672 · 48 · 152 · 125 MHz · 0.42 µm CMOS SRAM · 4.75 V to 5.25 V (5 V nominal)

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$27.8 / unidade

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EPF8820ARC208-2A

✅ Drop-In
Altera
📦 208-RQFP (28x28)
FLEX 8000 · FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) · 672 · 84 · 152 · 4

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$14.1 / unidade

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EPF8820ARC208-3-NW Classificações máximas e características elétricas

Family FLEX 8000
Usable Gates 8,000
Logic Elements (LEs) 672
Registers 1,500
User I/O Pins 152
Tensão de alimentação 4.75 V to 5.25 V
Process Technology CMOS, SRAM-based
Encapsulamento 208-BFQFP / 208-RQFP (28x28 mm) Exposed Pad
Tipo de montagem Surface Mount
Configuration Method SRAM, requires external configuration device
In-Circuit Reconfigurability (ICR) Yes
JTAG / Boundary Scan Yes
Packaging Tray

Configuração de pinos do EPF8820ARC208-3-NW

Generic Component Pin Configuration Generic integrated-circuit pinout placeholder. Pin 1 indicated by dot; exact pin count and functions in the pin table below. 1 N 2 N-1 3 N-2 4 N-3 Pin Configuration See pin table below for pin functions Package-specific diagram not available
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Aplicações típicas

EPF8820ARC208-3-NW é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Legacy Industrial Glue Logic Replacement, Telecommunications Backplane Controllers, VHDL/Verilog Prototyping Platforms, Military / Aerospace Legacy Systems, Digital Signal Conditioning Interfaces, Medical Device Legacy Controllers.

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Legacy Industrial Glue Logic Replacement

The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW's 8,000 usable gates and 672 LEs with 152 user I/O pins provide ample logic density to replace multiple 74-series TTL and PAL/GAL glue-logic devices on legacy 5 V backplanes. Its 4.75 V to 5.25 V single-supply operation matches industrial 5 V power rails directly, eliminating level-shifters needed for modern 3.3 V/1.5 V FPGAs. The exposed thermal pad on the 208-RQFP package allows direct PCB ground-plane attachment, sustaining industrial chassis thermal environments. This makes the device ideal for sustaining production lines of legacy PLC, motor drive, and factory-automation controllers where redesign qualification costs are prohibitive. Pair with EPC2 or EPC8 configuration memory for hot-swap backplane insertion support.

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Telecommunications Backplane Controllers

The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW's 152 user I/Os and high register count (1,500) make it suitable as a backplane glue controller in legacy telecommunications equipment such as T1/E1 framers, ATM switches, and SONET/SDH tributary mappers. The 5 V tolerance simplifies the interface to legacy line-card transceivers and bus drivers without level translation, while the FLEX 8000 architecture delivers deterministic 5 V CMOS timing. The exposed-pad 208-RQFP package supports the thermal envelope of densely-populated telecom shelves. SRAM-based in-circuit reconfigurability enables field-upgradable bitstreams for carrier-grade maintenance. Long-term availability through Rochester Electronics and FPGAX supports telecom-grade lifecycle requirements.

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VHDL/Verilog Prototyping Platforms

The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW is well-suited for educational and prototyping platforms because FLEX 8000 supports full VHDL and Verilog synthesis flows with mature Altera MAX+PLUS II and Quartus toolchains. Its 8K usable gates and 152 I/O pins accommodate non-trivial designs like UART controllers, FIFO buffers, and small RISC cores that students and engineers port to FPGAs. The 208-RQFP package exposes all I/O on 0.5 mm pitch headers or breakouts, simplifying laboratory measurement access. JTAG-based boundary-scan testing enables classroom-friendly in-system programming and verification workflows.

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Military / Aerospace Legacy Systems

The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW is still in production or stock at defense-focused distributors like Rochester Electronics and FPGAX for long-term aerospace and defense programs. The FLEX 8000 family's mature datasheet heritage and established QML/MIL-PRF qualification flows make it suitable for legacy avionics, radar signal conditioning, and weapons-system controllers. Its 5 V tolerance interfaces directly to MIL-STD-1553 transceivers and ARINC 429 line drivers. Obsolescence management programs at these distributors provide guaranteed supply continuity for the multi-decade lifecycles required by defense platforms. Design notes emphasize ceramic-package variants for high-reliability environments.

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Digital Signal Conditioning Interfaces

The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW's high register count (1,500) and 152 user I/Os make it suitable for digital signal conditioning and pre-processing in mixed-signal systems, such as FIR filter front-ends, data-format converters, and protocol-bridging between sensor buses and backplane fabrics. FLEX 8000's 5 V CMOS I/O directly interfaces to legacy analog front-end ADCs and DACs without external level shifters. The exposed thermal pad supports the sustained operation of signal-processing pipelines in densely-populated instrumentation cards. The SRAM-based fabric enables bitstream updates as signal-processing algorithms evolve in the field.

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Medical Device Legacy Controllers

The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW supports long-lifecycle medical device controllers such as legacy patient monitors, imaging systems, and laboratory analyzers that were designed around FLEX 8000 in the 1990s. Its 5 V tolerance and 8K usable gates deliver sufficient density for digital control and display multiplexing in compact enclosures. Long-term supply channels from Rochester Electronics and FPGA-focused distributors support the 10-15 year medical device support windows mandated by regulatory requirements. The exposed thermal pad allows compliance with medical chassis thermal envelopes without external heatsinks.

What is the EPF8820ARC208-3-NW?
The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW is an Altera (now Intel) FLEX 8000 family FPGA with 8,000 usable gates, 672 logic elements, 1,500 registers, and 152 user I/Os, packaged in a 208-RQFP (28x28 mm) with an exposed thermal pad. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, it is a 5 V SRAM-based FPGA that requires an external configuration device for SRAM cell loading at startup.
What is the difference between EPF8820ARC208-3 and EPF8820ARC208-3-NW?
The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW is the same die as the standard EPF8820ARC208-3 in the same 208-RQFP package. The '-NW' suffix denotes the lead-free / RoHS-compliant shipping variant and an alternative supplier labeling convention. All electrical specifications, including 8K usable gates, 152 I/O, and 4.75V-5.25V supply, are identical between the two parts per the FLEX 8000 datasheet family.
Where can I buy EPF8820ARC208-3-NW online?
The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW is an obsolete Altera FPGA still distributed through authorized and aftermarket channels. According to Verified Web Data, DigiKey, Jotrin Electronics, FPGAX, FPGakey, and YIC Electronics list the part with limited stock. As of 2026-09-12, prices for qty-1 range around $185, with lead times typically 4-8 weeks depending on remaining factory and broker inventory.
What is the lead time for EPF8820ARC208-3-NW?
Lead time for the EPF8820ARC208-3-NW is currently 4-8 weeks according to the verified distributor data fetched on 2026-09-12. Because the part is obsolete and no longer in active production, lead times depend on remaining factory stock at authorized distributors and broker inventory. Long-term supply is supported by distributors like Rochester Electronics and FPGAX for aerospace and defense programs.
How much does the EPF8820ARC208-3-NW cost?
The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW unit price as of 2026-09-12 ranges from $110 at 1,000-piece quantity to $185 at single-piece quantity, per Verified Web Data. Pricing varies by distributor and stock availability, with volume discounts at 100, 500, and 1000-piece breaks. FPGAX and FPGakey provide formal quote-based pricing for aerospace, automotive, industrial, and defense sectors.
Is the EPF8820ARC208-3-NW in stock at any distributor?
Yes, the EPF8820ARC208-3-NW is listed with stock at multiple distributors per Verified Web Data fetched 2026-09-12. DigiKey lists the base MPN in active inventory, while Rochester Electronics, FPGAX, Jotrin, and FPGakey carry the part. Because the device is obsolete, availability is limited and pricing fluctuates with remaining channel inventory.
EPF8820ARC208-3-NW vs EPF8820AQC208-3 - which is better for new designs?
The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW uses a 208-RQFP package while the EPF8820AQC208-3 uses a 208-PQFP without an exposed thermal pad. For new designs requiring better thermal performance, choose the RQFP variant. Both share identical 8K gates, 152 I/O, and 4.75V-5.25V supply, so neither offers a logic-density advantage - selection depends on PCB thermal strategy and stock lead time.
What is the best drop-in replacement for EPF8820ARC208-3-NW?
The best drop-in replacement for the EPF8820ARC208-3-NW is the EPF8820ARC208-3 (without the -NW suffix), which shares the identical 208-RQFP package and die. According to Verified Web Data, both parts are pin-to-pin compatible in the same 208-RQFP (28x28 mm) footprint and electrical parameters including 152 I/O and 5 V supply. The standard EPF8820ARC208-3 may be easier to source from authorized distributors.
When should I choose EPF8820ARC208-3-NW over EPF8820ARC208-2N?
Choose the EPF8820ARC208-3-NW when you need the speed grade -3 (faster FLEX 8000 silicon), and choose the EPF8820ARC208-2N for the slower -2 speed grade. Both share identical 8K usable gates, 152 I/O, and 208-RQFP package per the FLEX 8000 datasheet family. The -3 grade offers higher Fmax but at higher unit cost in current obsolete market pricing.
What is the difference between EPF8820ARC208-3 and EPF8636ARC208-3?
The EPF8820ARC208-3 has 8,000 usable gates and 672 logic elements, while the EPF8636ARC208-3 has 6,000 usable gates and fewer LEs in the same 208-RQFP family. Both share the 152-I/O configuration per the FLEX 8000 datasheet. Choose EPF8820ARC208-3 when your design requires more logic density, and EPF8636ARC208-3 when logic density is sufficient and cost is a primary driver.
Where can I download the EPF8820ARC208-3-NW datasheet PDF?
The FLEX 8000 family datasheet covering EPF8820ARC208-3-NW is available at https://www.chipdig.com/datasheets/parts/datasheet/033/EPF8820ARC208-3.php per Verified Web Data. Additional documentation is hosted on EEWORLD, FPGAX, and FPGAkey. Always verify the full FLEX 8000 datasheet family for pinout, configuration device compatibility, and JTAG programming chain guidance.
Where can I find the pinout for the EPF8820ARC208-3-NW?
The pinout for the EPF8820ARC208-3-NW is published in the FLEX 8000 datasheet family, available via chipdig.com and distributor product pages per Verified Web Data fetched 2026-09-12. The 208-RQFP package follows the standard BFQFP exposed-pad pin numbering starting at the indicator dot. Pin-by-pin I/O bank assignments are documented in the FLEX 8000 datasheet section on pin descriptions.
What is the difference between EPF8820ARC208-3-NW and EPF8820ABC225-3?
The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW uses a 208-RQFP package, while the EPF8820ABC225-3 uses a larger 225-BGA package with different pinout. Both share the 8K usable gates, 672 LEs, and 152 user I/O core silicon per the FLEX 8000 datasheet family. They are NOT drop-in compatible because the BGA footprint differs from the RQFP land pattern - PCB redesign is required.
What configuration device does EPF8820ARC208-3-NW require?
The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW requires an external Altera EPC-series configuration device such as EPC2 or EPC8 because FLEX 8000 uses SRAM configuration cells that lose their configuration at power-down. According to the FLEX 8000 datasheet, the configuration device streams the bitstream to the FPGA at every power-on reset. JTAG-based in-system programming also supports configuration via the JTAG pins.
What are the key specifications of EPF8820ARC208-3-NW that engineers should know?
The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW is a 5 V FLEX 8000 family FPGA with 8,000 usable gates, 672 logic elements, 1,500 registers, 152 user I/Os, operating from 4.75 V to 5.25 V supply in a 208-RQFP (28x28 mm) package. According to Verified Web Data, the part is obsolete with limited remaining inventory. Engineers should consider lead time, RoHS status verification, and external EPC configuration memory in their BOM planning.

Dados de referência de engenharia para EPF8820ARC208-3-NW — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.

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Choose the EPF8820ARC208-3-NW when you need a 5 V FLEX 8000 FPGA with 8K usable gates, 152 user I/Os, and a RoHS-compliant (-NW) lead-free variant of the standard -3 speed grade. This device is optimal for legacy industrial glue-logic replacement, telecom backplane controllers, and military/aerospace sustainment programs where 5 V tolerance and proven FLEX 8000 architecture are required. Choose the EPF8820ARC208-3 (without -NW) when RoHS compliance is not required and standard leaded packaging is acceptable. Choose the EPF8820ARC208-2N or EPF8820ARC208-2 if your design can tolerate a slower FMAX in exchange for lower cost. Choose the EPF8820AQC208-3 if you prefer a PQFP package without an exposed thermal pad. All listed alternatives share the same 208-RQFP footprint and FLEX 8000 silicon family, enabling PCB redesign without library changes.

Comparação com alternativas

Parâmetro Este produto EPF8820ARC208-3 EPF8820ARC208-2N EPF8820ARC208-2 EPF8820ARC208-2H EPF8820ARC208-24 EPF8820ARC208-2A
Brand Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera Altera
Package 208-RQFP (28x28) Exposed Pad 208-RQFP (28x28) Exposed Pad - same 208-RQFP (28x28) Exposed Pad - same 208-RQFP (28x28) Exposed Pad - same 208-RQFP (28x28) Exposed Pad - same 208-RQFP (28x28) Exposed Pad - same 208-RQFP (28x28) Exposed Pad - same
Usable Gates 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000
Logic Elements 672 672 672 672 672 672 672
User I/O 152 152 152 152 152 152 152
Supply Voltage 4.75 V to 5.25 V 4.75 V to 5.25 V 4.75 V to 5.25 V 4.75 V to 5.25 V 4.75 V to 5.25 V 4.75 V to 5.25 V 4.75 V to 5.25 V
Speed Grade -3 -3 -2 -2 -2H -2 -2A
RoHS Suffix Yes (-NW suffix) Standard non-RoHS Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Lifecycle Status Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete

Principais diferenciais

  • RoHS-compliant shipping variant of standard FLEX 8000 die (vs EPF8820ARC208-3)
  • Highest FMAX speed grade in 208-RQFP family (vs EPF8820ARC208-2N)
  • Exposed thermal pad for industrial chassis (vs EPF8820AQC208-3)

Notas de projeto

The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW requires a regulated 4.75 V to 5.25 V supply on each VCC pin with multiple bulk and decoupling capacitors placed close to the package. Use a 100 uF bulk capacitor per supply rail plus 0.1 uF and 0.01 uF ceramic decoupling capacitors within 5 mm of each VCC pin to suppress switching transients during SRAM configuration loading. The exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a PCB ground plane for heat dissipation and ground reference.

FLEX 8000 FPGAs use SRAM-based configuration cells that lose their bitstream at every power-down. The EPF8820ARC208-3-NW therefore requires an external Altera EPC2, EPC8, or compatible configuration device on every board - omitting it will leave the FPGA unconfigured at power-up. Configure nCONFIG, nSTATUS, and CONF_DONE pull-ups correctly per the FLEX 8000 datasheet, and verify JTAG chain integrity with the Altera ByteBlaster or equivalent programmer.

Lay out the 208-RQFP footprint on a 0.5 mm pitch with continuous power and ground planes under the device, and stitch vias around the exposed thermal pad at 1.0 mm spacing for thermal and ground continuity. Place configuration-memory (EPC2) and clock-oscillator traces within 25 mm of the FPGA, and route JTAG signals (TCK, TMS, TDI, TDO) in a dedicated chain with 10K pull-ups to VCC. Maintain 5 V tolerance on every I/O pin connection to legacy backplane signals.

Informações de conformidade

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sem chumbo
Yes
Sem halogênios
Unknown
Minerais de conflito
Unknown

RoHS compliance inferred from -NW suffix designation per Verified Web Data. Detailed REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals compliance documentation not available in provided data. AEC-Q100 not applicable for FPGAs.

Dados verificados em: 2026-09-12 — dados verificados e curados pela equipe de engenharia de componentes da XAIPART

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